Garden Design for Beginners
- Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
- Course Fee:
£359
- Start Date(s): Tuesday 18 June 2024
- Duration: Three day course, weekdays
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: Brackenhurst Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Have you ever wanted to try garden design? This course is designed for amateur gardeners wanting to elevate their garden space.
This course will help you develop a range of skills and techniques you can put into practice. We’ll also show you how to draw garden design plans accurately by hand, explore the processes of choosing hard landscaping materials, and briefly cover how to develop a planting scheme.
What you’ll study
On this course you will learn about:
- an understanding of design principles
- basic site surveying techniques
- 2D plan drafting and graphics
- development of garden concepts
- introduction to hard landscaping materials
How you’re taught
This course will be taught in person at our Brackenhurst campus, near Southwell in Nottinghamshire.
You will undertake a series of practical exercises as homework, including surveying and technical drawing and by the end of the course you will have prepared your own garden design scheme.
By the end of the course you will have learned:
- An Understanding of Design Principles
- Basic Site Surveying Techniques
- 2D Plan Drafting and Graphics
- Development of Garden Concepts
- Introduction to Hard Landscaping Materials
If you attend more than 80% of the course you will be given a certificate of attendance.
Contact hours
18 hours of in person teaching time with our expert academic.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
No experience necessary as this course is for beginners.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Fees and funding
£359
How to apply
To book your place on this course, visit our online store.